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From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief NOVEMBER  2022 NEWSLETTER Dear Colleagues, It is a pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for November 2022. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons) for the continued support and collaboration.   WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 10, OCTOBER 2022 The printed copies of this edition are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Complimentary copies have been sent to corresponding authors by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request for it at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com LATEST ISSUE - WAJM VOL. 39. N0. 11, 2022  WAJM VOLUME 39, NUMBER 11 NOVEMBER 2022 The contents of the current issues are listed below. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on the journal website and on PubMed Central amongst others. EDITORIAL  The Stroke Epidemic and Associated Co-morbidities G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1111 PMID: 36450106 ORIGINAL ARTICLES 10-Year Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – A Survey of Rural Communities in Southern Nigeria A. O. Idowu, O. A. Adesegun, J. O. Ogunkoya, A. Akintunde, A. A. Idowu, West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1113–1118 PMID: 36453196 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Challenges of Case Management of COVID-19 in University of Uyo Teaching Hospital: A One-Year Experience I. P. Oloyede, A. Onukak, O. O. Motilewa, A. Ekuma, S. Udoette, C. Eyo, E. K. Abudu, V. A. Umoh, E. Bassey, E. Peters West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1119–1126 PMID 36453172 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Fungal Nail Infections amongst Cassava Farmers and Processors in Southwest Nigeria O. O. Ayanlowo, R. O. Oladele West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1127–1133 PMID 36453258 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Immunohistochemical Study and Clinicopathologic Correlation of Cox-2 and Her-2 Expression in Colorectal Carcinoma: A 5-Year Retrospective Study L. A. Odukoya, K. B. Badmos, G. Khramtsova, L. A. Adebayo, O. I. Olopade, F. B. Abdulkareem West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1134–1140 PMID: 36453435 ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Impact of Co-Morbidities on the Pattern of Blood Pressure Control in Elderly Hypertensives in Nigeria C. N. Ugwu, C. I. Okafor, E. C. Ejim, N. I. Ugwu, N. M. Chika-Igwenyi, N. Obeka, R. C. Ikeagwulonu, T. C. Iyidobi, U. U. Unadozie, F. O. Afolabi , A. U. Kalu, G. C. Isiguzo West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1141–1147 PMID 36453473 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Phenotypic Characterisation of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Patients in Healthcare Institutions in Zaria Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria I. A. Joshua,F. J. Giwa, J. K. P. Kwaga, J. Kabir, O. A. Owolodun, G. A. Umaru, A. G. Habib West Afr J Med 2022; 39(11): 1148–1155 PMID: 36453526 ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Relationship between Adolescents’ Family Background, Perceived Self-Concept and Health Seeking Behaviour in an Urban City of South-Western Nigeria T. A. Agbesanwa, A. O. Ibrahim, O. E. Adegbilero-Iwari, A. A. Oniyide, W. O. Ismail, Y. O. Akinola West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1156–1164 PMID: 36453562  ORIGINAL ARTICLE Awareness and Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures among Oral Health Care Workers in Nigeria L. L. Enone, *A. Oyapero, J. O. Makanjuola, R. O. Ojikutu West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1165–1173  PMID 36453596  ORIGINAL ARTICLE Short Term Visual and Refractive Outcome following Surgical Intervention for Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO) in Children in a Tertiary Eye Hospital Q. I. Sazzad, M. Hossain, H. Alimi, M. Khatun, M. R. Chowdhury, S. Toufique, S. M. Naznin West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1174–1179  PMID: 36454024 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Preferences, Utilization and Factors affecting Use of Contraceptives among Women attending Primary Health Care Facilities in Delta State, Southern Nigeria D. T. Obong, N. S. Awunor, P. G. Oyibo West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1180–1187 PMID: 36454099 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Prevalence of Hyponatremia in Acute Stroke Patients in a Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Nigeria C. O Eze, O. F. Afolabi, A.U. Kalu West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1188–1192 PMID: 36455196 ORIGINAL ARTICLE An Evaluation of Renal Care received by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patients admitted in a Tertiary Hospital in Sierra Leone J. Coker, A. Niang, I. Turay, S. Lakoh, V. Conteh, J. B.W. Russell West Afr J Med November 2022;39(11): 1193–1197 PMID: 36455207 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Assessment of MTR Rs1805087 SNP as Possible Modifier of Sickle Cell Disease Severity in a Nigerian Population V. O. Osunkalu, A. A. Ogbenna, N. O. Davies, F. O. Olowoselu, O. E. Aiyelokun, O. J. Akinsola, I. A. Taiwo West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1198–1204 PMID: 36455241 ORIGINAL ARTICLE  Quest to Improve Management of Prostate Cancer in West Africa: Development of a Clinical Audit Tool S. O. Osaghae West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1210–1213 PMID: 36455254 CLINICAL PERSPECTIVE ARTICLE  Roll Back Stroke: The Way Forward for Physicians and Patients Y. Ogun, A. Morawo West Afr J Med November 2022; 39(11): 1205–1209 PMID: 36455262 ORIGINAL ARTICLE - ONLINE Identification of the new progress on Pyrazole Derivatives Molecules as Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents F. E. Bennani,  L. Doudach, Y. El  rhayam, K. Karrouchi, Y. Cherrah, A. Tarib,M. Ansar, M. E. A. Faouzi West Afr J Med 2022; 39(11): 1217–1243 PMID:36455285  PMID: 36455285 PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEES The processing and the publication fees remain $60.00 and $150.00 respectively until December 31st 2022 at the exchange rate is N600 to $1.00. The Journal has reviewed its processing and the publication charges in line with the current exchange rate approved by the college and this is applicable to the journal. From January 1st 2023, all transactions will be based on the new exchange rate of N750 to $1.00. Payments should be made preferably in USD in line with the college requirements. However, if there is difficulty in transacting in USD, the equivalent could be paid in naira to the designated account. Bank Details for payment are as follows: Payment in Nigerian Naira Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0265229681 Bank: GT Bank Payment in Dollars (Domiciliary Account) Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0483489788 Bank: GT Bank Swift Code: GTBINGLA Sort Code: 058194010 DECEMBER 2022 EDITION This edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the statutory charges within the next one week in order to expedite the process. Please, note that the publishing fees should be paid ONLY into the WAJM Account. Evidence of payment should be forwarded to the Editor-In-Chief’s email address - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. The following articles have been listed for the DECEMBER 2022 edition. EDITORIAL GLOBAL HEALTH CHALLENGES – A REFLECTION ON THE LAST ONE YEAR G. E. Erhabor, B. Adeniyi, A.O. Arawomo ARTICLES WUCHERERIA BANCROFTI INFECTION IN CHILDREN LIVING IN A RUBBER PLANTATION ESTATE IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA EMMANUEL E. EKANEM, BASSEY. D. UMOH HISTOPATHOLOGICAL REVIEW OF CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENT CANCERS IN NORTHERN GHANA Der EM, Abantanga FA A TRIPLE JEOPARDY: INADEQUATE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT COVID-19 AMONG OLDER PERSONS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS ATTENDING A GERIATRIC CENTRE IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA O.O. Elugbadebo, O. Omobowale, O. Oyinlola IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON ELDERLY MEDICAL ADMISSIONS & OUTCOMES IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA Sahabi Kabir Sulaiman, Muhammad Sale Musa, Fatimah Isma’il Tsiga-Ahmed, Mohammed Wulgo Ali, Aminu Hussein, Suleiman Bila, Garba Usman, Abubakar Garba Ismail, Abubakar Ado Ibrahim, Ayoola Yekeen Ayodele PLASMA AND TISSUE TRACE ELEMENT LEVELS IN DRUG NAÏVE PATIENTS WITH SCHIZOPHRENIA IN A TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA Jeje OA, Ajose OA, Mosaku KS, Adedeji TA THE NIGERIAN DENTIST: EMERGING TRENDS IN CARIES MANAGEMENT Omolola O. Orenuga, Chioma L. Nzomiwu, Morenike O. Folayan, Olabisi H. Oderinu, Abdul-warith O. Akinshipo BULLOUS PEMPHIGOID MASQUERADING AS ERYTHRODERMIC PSORIASIS De-kaa, N.L.P, Adefemi SA, Akuhwa RT, Fikin A, Atabo A ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND TREATMENT NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING A SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA CL Nzomiwu, BA Akinwonmi, JO Eigbobo INTEGRATED SCREENING FOR TUBERCULOSIS AND COMORBID CONDITIONS: RESULTS OF MEDICAL OUTREACH INTERVENTION IN URBAN SLUMS, NIGERIA Abiola Victor Adepoju, Victoria Etuk, Olusola Adedeji Adejumo, Oluwatoyin Elizabeth Adepoju, Marius Olusola Adeniyi, Ajayi Babatunde Olofinbiyi, Winifred Imoyera NONSPECIFIC INTERSTITIAL PNEUMONIA IN A 28-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN FEMALE: CHALLENGES IN DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT IN RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED SETTING BA Ajayi, IO Henry, AA Akor, BI Ododo INFANT CARE PRACTICES AT HOME IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LIFE IN IBADAN, SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA Tongo O.O, Orimadegun A.E, Labaeka A.A, Akinyinka O.O PLATELET YIELD AND SOME DONOR-RELATED PREDICTORS IN A SINGLE-DONOR-APHERESIS: REPORT FROM A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL Ugwu GC, Okoye HC, Nnachi OC, Nwani E, Nnachi OC, Ezenwenyi IP, Ugwu NI, Okoye AE PLATELET INDICES AND ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE ARE USEFUL PARAMETERS IN THE ASSESSMENT OF A COHORT OF NIGERIAN WOMEN WITH PREECLAMPSIA                                         M. A. Adeyemo, L. Salawu, N. O. Makinde, V. O. Mabayoje PREDICTORS OF UNDERNUTRITION AMONG SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IN ABAKALIKI NIGERIA Adanna Anthonia Umeokonkwo, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, Ugochi Maryann Ibekwe, Chukwuka Manyike, Ngozi Patricia Udechukwu, Chidozie Bede Ibe MALNUTRITION INFLAMMATION COMPLEX SYNDROME IN PRE-DIALYSIS C  HRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL Ucha Ifeanyi, Mamven Manmak, Adejumo Oluseyi, Emeka A. Nwankwo HEALTH AND WELLBEING AMIDST A PROLONGED PANDEMIC: IMPLICATIONS FOR PHYSICIANS AND PATIENTS G. E. ERHABOR,  O. BAMIGBOYE-TAIWO, A. O. ARAWOMO ADVERT Advertise your brand, products and events (conferences, exhibitions and workshops) in our esteemed journal and reach out to healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide. For advert placement, kindly contact the Editor-in-Chief for details (email: wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com). INQUIRIES/COMPLAINTS For inquiries and complaints, please call +2348068925934 or send a message through whatsApp. WEBSITE The website (www.wajmed.com) is now fully functional. Procedures and steps on how to navigate the website is available on the homepage and on the monthly newsletter you receive from us. Everyone is encouraged to actively engage the website. This will improve the impact factor of the journal. We will upload abstracts of published articles on the website and archive of past articles for free download to registered users. BOOK OF ABSTRACTS FREE DOWNLOAD Tweet LinkedIn Blogspot Share Thank you. I look forward to receive your suggestions and feedbacks. Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine

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